Mid Hudson Valley Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

MID HUDSON VALLEY, NY — The American Red Cross' blood supply is at historically low levels as the holiday season approaches.

Blood donations typically wane during the holiday season, but the shortage is being compounded by the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Red Cross.

People who give blood or plasma through Dec. 16 will be entered for a chance to win a private screening of "The Matrix Resurrections." The winner and 50 friends will be able to see the movie in a theater, plus the Red Cross will give the winner a $750 gift card for concessions.

Those who donate through Dec. 16 also will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.

Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Mid Hudson Valley area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 12/7/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road (Poughkeepsie)
• 12/7/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/8/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/8/2021: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Bryant and Stratton, 854 Long Pond Road (Rochester)
• 12/8/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Marks Church, 54 Kuhn Road (Rochester)
• 12/9/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Hyatt House, 100 Westage Business Center Dr. (Fishkill)
• 12/9/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., The Journey Church, 95 Maher Lane (Harriman)
• 12/9/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Windsor Recreation Hall, 18 Snake Hill Rd (New Windsor)
• 12/9/2021: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 21 Summers Street (Livonia)
• 12/9/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/10/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Town of Ballston, 323 Charlton Road (Ballston Spa)
• 12/10/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/10/2021: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gates Town Hall, 1605 Buffalo Rd. (Rochester)
• 12/10/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mamakating Community Town Park, 27-29 Mamakating Rd (Bloomingburg)
• 12/11/2021: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main Street (Stone Ridge)
• 12/11/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/11/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Brighton High School, 1150 South Winton Road (Rochester)
• 12/12/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/13/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/13/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ironwood Heavy Highway, 755 Jefferson Road (Rochester)
• 12/14/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/15/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Ave. (Hudson)
• 12/15/2021: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., St John The Baptist Church, 4987 Route 81 (Greenville)
• 12/15/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/16/2021: 1 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., Intersection Ministries, 945 136th Avenue (Holland)
• 12/16/2021: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Connell Building, 40 Spring St (Livonia)
• 12/16/2021: 12:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/16/2021: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Crosstown Alliance Church, 595 English Road (Rochester)
• 12/17/2021: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Days Inn By Wyndam, Days Inn By Wyndham, 406 State Route 3 (Plattsburgh)
• 12/17/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Highland Hose Company 1, 25 Milton Ave. (Highland)
• 12/17/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Marlboro Central High School, 50 Cross Road (Marlboro)
• 12/17/2021: 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Greece Blood Donation Center, 2590 W Ridge Rd (Greece)
• 12/18/2021: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road (Poughkeepsie)
• 12/18/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., VFW Post 8691, 44 East Main Street (Washingtonville)
• 12/18/2021: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Ballston Spa Elks, 10 Hamilton Place (Ballston Spa)

Click here to see more Red Cross blood drives in the Mid Hudson Valley area, or search for others nearby.

Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by the American Red Cross. The local blood drives included in the list are limited to those at the time the Red Cross data was pulled. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org for the most current listing of drives. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com. Know of another blood drive coming up in your area? You can add it to the Patch calendar using this form.

In most states, donors need to be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health; some states allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Donors 18 years old and younger need to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.